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  1. The Taxpayers' Union operates as an ally of the National Party, which Nicky Hager described as a political tool.

Nicky Hager's book details how the Taxpayers' Union operates as a political tool, exposing its influence on coalition partners and specific targets like Maiki Sherman.

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 25
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Nicky Hager's book details how the Taxpayers' Union operates as a political tool, exposing its influence on coalition partners and specific targets like Maiki Sherman.

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  1. Hager alleges a coordinated political campaign against Sherman, linked to the Taxpayers' Union.1 source
  2. Book exposes political influence of TPU and collaboration between politicians and the lobby group.1 source

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The entities involved

  • Maiki Sherman

    New Zealand political journalist

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  • Nicky Hager

    New Zealand investigative journalist (1958-)

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